Recall 20V126000
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Report Date
20200303
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER
Affected Vehicles
6 models
Defect Description
Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner HDX, EFX, and C2 school buses equipped with air disc brakes. The brake caliper mounting bolts may have been insufficiently tightened.
Safety Consequence
Loose brake caliper mounting bolts can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and repair the vehicles, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2020. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-845.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2019 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2019 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
| 2020 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER C2 |
| 2020 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER EFX |
| 2020 | THOMAS BUILT BUSES | SAF-T-LINER HDX |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.